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20. An appointment with Dr Leech

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Is There a Remedy That Works?

The 10th century concoction was particularly effective in fighting the hospital superbug, MRSA and other nasty conditions. Brass and bronze contain copper, known for its antibacterial properties. Whoever perfected this remedy would have had no concept of bacteria or microbes. If it's successful a pharmaceutical company has expressed an interest in putting the ice-self into production as a superbug busting wound dressing.

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